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Michigan Fishing Report – July 24, 2024
Anglers reported increased numbers of walleye being caught here.

Bassmaster Elite Series check-in: Where do the Minnesotans stand?
That Detroit Lakes, Minn., pro bass angler Bob Downey is still in the running to make the Bassmaster Classic – the pinnacle of professional bass fishing, which will be held early next year – is

Gear & Gadgets: Piscifun’s waterproof backpack, and much more
Old Timer Lithium Ion Electric Fillet Knife – The Lithium Ion Electric Fillet Knife was designed to make every fisherman fillet like a pro.

Innovative gear steal the show at ICAST 2024
America’s largest sportfishing show, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST), ran July 16-19 in Orlando, Fla., and attendees witnessed another incredible year of angling innovations.
ICAST is produced by the American Sportfishing

New name in the south: Largemouth bass become ‘Florida’ bass
Genetics studies have confirmed what many anglers and biologists have believed for a long time: Florida bass are unique. And now, Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name.
The American Fisheries

Steve Carney: Targeting deep water and where to find July fish
Both walleyes and crappies have now began to move into deeper water. I’ve noticed this in several lakes recently, and when I say deep, I mean 25 to 45 feet of water.
Finding perch

Minnesota DNR set to draw down Silver Lake
The Minnesota DNR will begin to temporarily lower the water levels of Silver Lake in Sibley County to improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat. The 697-acre lake has been overwhelmed by large populations

A Q&A with Kelly Straka, the Minnesota DNR’s new fish and wildlife director
Kelly Straka (pronounced STRAW-ka), 45, most recently the DNR’s Wildlife Section manager, began a new role July 4 – that of director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Outdoor News recently compiled a

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Shake, rattle, and roll in more walleyes!
Ramp up your live-bait rig, jig, or spinner rig and boat more walleyes by using more sound. It takes only a second to add a “rattle bead” to any live-bait rig (just above the hook)